A Game of Thrones

troupe, because his parents were trying to find the true story of Lanre. Martin used the Other as a fairy tale of old coming true. “’it would seen there were only the two of … of those creatures, whatever they were, I will not call them men.’” (A Game of Thrones 653) that’s what Mormont told Jon after they killed Othor. All three novels have different aspects of old fairy tales coming true after many, many years of their disappearances.…

HBO’s (Home Box Office) Game of Thrones has received widespread critical acclaim from media groups such as the Washington Post, TIME, and The Hollywood Reporter. The show during its fourth season had an average viewer base of over 18 million (HitFix), estimated piracy puts that number over 20 million per episode (BBC News). These numbers include an undocumented but undeniably large number of Christians. The show also includes an undeniably large number of nudity and sex scenes. For the…

death,” (Orr p.3). These ambitions are to win the game of thrones and earn the right to sit upon the Iron Throne. Rapes, massacres, and beheadings are all common themes to progress these ambitions. In Martin’s cutthroat series, morality is fatal when one plays the game of thrones and the darker side is revealed not only in the characters but society itself, but there is one character that gives the reader hope. This contender for the iron throne is Daenerys Targaryen. By the laws of of the…

In the mythical land of Game of Thrones, seven noble families fight for rule over the land of Westeros, but none are more powerful or wealthier than the Lannisters, or as the call themselves, Lions. Although the show doesn’t have an explicit good and bad side, many viewers see the Head of House Lannister as the main antagonist. Tywin Lannister is a brutal yet calculating leader, who is seen as a villain because of his ruthless actions of violence toward many of the characters in the show.…

great deal about history, creation stories, and many other college and university focused topics. It also helps student facilitate their learning as they can discuss topics and concepts that are focused through their favorite novels, movies, and video games. As well, pop culture has become an increased phenomenon and as a result, the history can be effectively studied and students may even be able to extrapolate current data to find out where culture is heading. While…

NBC brings Emerald City, another version of the popular Wizard of Oz. If viewers are looking for a story full of magic but has the taste of Game of Thrones, then Emerald City is it. A new trailer from NBC releases what to expect from Emerald City. It is an adult version of the classic fantasy drama. If Wicked is not adulty enough for theater viewers, this adaptation is definitely it. Grown-up Dorothy The actress who plays Dorothy Gale is Adria Arjona, cites Slash Film. She definitely looks…

They were all beyond ecstatic to watch as their new king was crowned. Towards the edge of the chapel stood a velvet throne, decorated with diamonds and various jewels. On either side of the diamond throne stood two smaller thrones decorated in gold. Sponsum and the Queen Mother sat in their chairs, awaiting the arrival of Rex and the commencement of the ceremony. However, one seat was empty...Avary’s. No one paid any attention…

The first one is The Hunger Games. The book follows Katniss Everdeen, a 16 year old girl from District 12 who volunteers for the 74th Hunger games so that her sister does not have to participate. The hunger games is a death match between the children chosen from each district to participate. The Hunger Games is a great example of breaking common gender stereotypes as the main character is a strong and independent female character. Katniss does not rely on the usual stereotypical male character…

ancient Olympic games signify much more than athletics. The games represent a much bigger idea of peace and religion. While the athletics played a part in the games, the idea that people of Greece can come together without fighting for a while to compete in games to honor Zeus played another part. Men from all over Greece, in top physical condition from training for months in advance, traveled to Olympia to try and bring pride and fame to the town which they hail from. The Olympic games began as…

"Hellboy 3" and the horror writer, H. P. Lovecraft's novella - "At the Mountains of Madness." Adding up, Guillermo del Toro also tweeted about his plans to give the actress, famous for her character as Arya Stark in the HBO television series Game of Thrones - Maisie Williams, a role of a Jaeger in the forthcoming sequel. Guillermo del Toro stated, "Had lunch with Maisie Williams yesterday," "Remarkable. Dammit- if 'Pacific Rim 2' happens, Maisie Williams is getting a Jaeger." The Pacific Rim…